About this practice

Leadgate Surgery is an NHS GP surgery located at George Ewen House, Watling Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6DP. The practice serves 5,766 registered patients.

The practice holds an Outstanding rating — the highest possible — from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), based on its most recent inspection on 22 March 2016. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Good), Caring (Good), Responsive (Outstanding), Well-led (Good). In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 73% of respondents described their overall experience as good — broadly in line with the national average, which is broadly in line with the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 4,804 appointments. 58% were face-to-face consultations, with 16% by telephone.

In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice performs well across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: Asthma: review in the preceding 12 months (86%), COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (91%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (82%).

Other GP practices nearby include Consett Medical Centre (1.1 miles, CQC: Good), Derwentside Irc (1.2 miles), and Queens Road Surgery (1.6 miles, CQC: Good). Compare these practices side by side →